Paynesville, Montserrado County – Tragedy struck the Duport Road community early Saturday morning as a devastating fire engulfed a residential structure, killing three children and leaving families in mourning.
The incident occurred behind the Action Faith Campus in the Duport Road area of Paynesville. Eyewitnesses reported that the blaze broke out unexpectedly and spread rapidly through the house before community emergency services could arrive. The fire claimed the lives of three children who were reportedly trapped inside the building at the time.
The names and ages of the deceased children have not yet been officially released, pending identification and notification of their families.
This heartbreaking event adds to a growing number of fire-related tragedies being reported in Montserrado County, especially in densely populated areas such as Duport Road. Residents have expressed concern over the recurring nature of these incidents, citing poor electrical systems, lack of fire safety awareness, and delayed emergency responses as contributing factors.
Local authorities are said to be investigating the cause of the fire. Meanwhile, grief-stricken neighbors and community members are calling on the government and humanitarian organizations for support and intervention to prevent future occurrences.
Further details will be provided as investigations continue. The community remains in shock as they mourn the loss of young lives taken too soon.
